Collection: Manuscripts, Documents, and Bible Leaves

Ochibashu (Fallen Leaves Collection), Circa 1870-1890 (Meiji Period). Illustrated Manuscript of 52 Pages of Paintings, Sketches, and Drawings of Flowers and Other Figures, Some Copied from Earlier Examples, Pasted Over an Existing Manuscript

A Collection of Flower and Bird Paintings, Circa 1870-1890 (Meiji Period). Illustrated Manuscript of 74 Pages of Paintings, Sketches, and Drawings of Birds and Flowers, by a Student of the Kyoshin-Kai School of Painting

Shasei-Cho (Drawing Book), Circa 1860-1890 (Late Edo to Meiji Period). Hand Colored Manuscript Sketchbook with Dozens of Paintings and Sketches, including Courtesans and Noblewomen, and a Yurei. Possibly for Craft Projects

Shasei-Cho (Drawing Book), Circa 1860-1890 (Late Edo to Meiji Period). Hand Colored Manuscript Sketchbook with Dozens of Paintings and Sketches, Possibly for Craft Projects

Tora no Irasuto (Tiger Illustrations), Circa 1820-1870 (Late Edo to Early Meiji Period). Manuscript Sketchbook of Various Tigers and Several Other Animals, Likely Used in School. Dozens of Sumi-E Ink Wash Paintings

A Painting Sketchbook of Sumi-E Sketches, 19th Century With 55 Full Page Sumi-E Ink Wash Paintings of Flowers and Branches

The Manuscript Painting Book of Noguchi Shosai, Circa 1840-1870. Manuscript Sketchbook of Paintings by a Japanese Painter of the Late Edo to Early Meiji Period. Hundreds of Skilled, Copied Illustrations and Original Subjects

Shugacho (Painting Practice), Circa 1840-1870. Manuscript Sketchbook by a Japanese Painter of the Late Edo to Early Meiji Period. Hundreds of Copied Illustrations and Original Subjects, including Reproductions from Hokusai’s Manga

Anatomy Practice, Circa 1820-1880 (Late Edo to Early Meiji). Illustrated Manual on Anatomy for Hands and Feet, by a Student of Tanomura Chikuden

Omocha-Gafu, Circa 1890-1930 (Late Meiji to Early Taisho Period). Illustrated Manuscript of Various Japanese Playthings and Toys

Yūjo Eika Shū bìng Zuga. A Collection of Courtesan Poems and Illustrations, 1890. Illustrated Manuscript of Courtesan Poetry, containing Eguchi, the tragedy of Oe Sadaki and Princess Rikiju, and Yujoki. Beautifully Illustrated by Hand

The Travel Diary of Kimura Hyakuboku, Circa 1932-1935, Volume 25. Travel Diary of the Tosa School and Watercolor Artist, With Over 160 Pages of Detailed Sketches, Ink and Wash, and Watercolor Paintings